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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS, 12, was very irresponsible (in a situation in which many times previously he had been responsible, and in which he knew he needed to be).  As a result, we will have to spend many thousands of dollars (roughly 7K give or take).  It did not involve anyone else, no one was hurt, and it wasn't anything at all risky/dangerous.  Also, it wasn't a case of active irresponsibility, it was a case of negligence.  (In other words, he didn't actively DO anything wrong, but he was thoughtless/careless.)  We are struggling as to an appropriate consequence.  It's not like he can reimburse us out of his allowance, LOL.  Thinking of explaining to him that now we can't do a trip he would have gone on, and that now he can't go to camp, since we now have to use that money to pay for his mistake.  (That is all true, although theoretically we could cover the cost and wouldn't literally have to cancel those items, but I think we should.)   OTOH, he is only twelve, mistakes happen, he feels terrible, and if he doesn't go to camp, he won't really have anything to do over the summer.  [b]Hoping that someone out there has been in a similar situation[/b] and can offer some suggestions?  TIA.

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The details matter.  I have no idea if we've experienced a similar situation, as I do not know what your situation is.[/quote]

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